Hello Gentlemen,
The initial academic exams were held at American University of Beirut about a week ago. There were in attendance about 130 applicants.
MEA will proceed with the next portion of the hiring process which includes an initial medical examination and pilot aptitude testing around 10 October.
In the end they want to hire about 30 pilots. But the number keeps going up and down. I have heard as much as 35, and as few as 25. However that gives everyone an idea of how many at least.